Do you dread laundry day? Laundry has made the top five list of “worst household chores” in several studies, so you are not the only one. Although it may never be your first choice for how to spend your free time, there are many things you can do to make doing laundry a little easier. Read the following tips to help improve laundry day!
Start Clean
Always make sure you start with a clean, fresh washer and dryer. You don’t want to do all the work of running a whole load just to realize you need to do it over again.
Labeled Hampers
Have separate, labeled hampers for different load types. Try having a dark, light and delicate separation. Pre-sorting the clothes as you put them in the hampers makes washing them much faster.
Check Pockets
Remember to check the pockets of everything before putting clothes in the washer. Random items in pockets can wreak havoc on your laundry units and ruin clothes!
Stain Removal
Have a stain removal sheet right near the washer as a guide, and treat any stains as suggested for the material and the stain type. Always treat stains before running the clothes through the washer.
Wash Similar Colors
Double-check that you are washing similar fabrics and colors together. Wash any new, dark, and specifically red, clothes separately, as the colors could bleed into the others.
Garment Bags
Use mesh garment bags for delicate/small undergarments, such as bras and socks. This will help protect the clothes and keep things together.
Don’t Go Overboard
Do not overload the machines and never use more soap than necessary.
Folding Station
Set aside a specific, clean area to be your “folding station,” and fold each load as it comes out so it will feel less overwhelming. Even clean laundry piling up can be stressful!
Involve Your Kids
If you have children, try getting them involved with laundry day. They can be given small tasks to help, or take on responsibility for their own laundry depending on their age. Family involvement can often make things more fun for everyone.
These small adjustments can will help improve laundry day and it can go more smoothly and efficiently. You’ll now have more time to do something fun, or at least get more chores done!
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